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Beaches Β· South West England

Blackpool Sands

In or near Kingswear.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendlyβ˜… 4.6 Β· 4,273 Google reviews

Blackpool Sands β€” beach in Devon, England, United Kingdom.

Blackpool Sands, beaches in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Kingswear Β· 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blackpool Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in Devon, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.3194Β°, -3.6094Β°.

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Official information

Blackpool Sands is a picturesque beach destination located in South Devon, offering a range of activities including watersports like paddleboarding and kayaking. Visitors can also enjoy a cafΓ©, restaurant, and a beach shop with various amenities.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Blackpool Sands is a private shingle beach open to the public near Dartmouth, Devon. In 2024 it was named England’s best beach by CondΓ© Nast Traveller.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.3194, -3.6094
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Stoke Fleming
Postcode
TQ6 0RG
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Phone
01803 771800
Nearest railway station
Kingswear β€” 4.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Blackpool Sands - geograph.org.uk - 1875035πŸ“· 5

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Blackpool - geograph.org.uk - 535320πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· South West England

Blackpool Bridge

Blackpool Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Farmland by the A379 - geograph.org.uk - 3177279πŸ“· 5

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Landcombe Beach

Landcombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Memorial, Stoke Fleming - geograph.org.uk - 6236005πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

War Memorial About 20 Metres North of Church of St. Peter

War Memorial About 20 Metres North of Church of St. Peter β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Church Road in Stoke Fleming - geograph.org.uk - 5792414πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Stoke Fleming

Stoke Fleming β€” a village in england south west.

A379 - New Road junction with Church Road - geograph.org.uk - 3999846πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Leonards Cove Holiday Park

Leonards Cove Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

β†— leonardscove.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Blackpool Sands

Places to stay

A379 - New Road junction with Church Road - geograph.org.uk - 3999846πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Leonards Cove Holiday Park

Leonards Cove Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

β†— leonardscove.co.uk
Wall, Strete - geograph.org.uk - 4161011πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Manor Farm Camping (Naturist and Textile)

Manor Farm Camping (Naturist and Textile) β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Old quarry, Redlap Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5335004πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

The Camping And Caravanning Club Dartmouth Site

The Camping And Caravanning Club Dartmouth Site β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Track to Lower Norton Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2515856πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Norton Park Holiday Chalets

Norton Park Holiday Chalets β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Free↗ nortonpark.co.uk
Seale Arms on Victoria Road, Dartmouth - geograph.org.uk - 4376110πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Browns

Browns β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— brownshoteldartmouth.co.uk
Slapton Camping and Caravanning Club Site - geograph.org.uk - 2898930πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Slapton Sands

Slapton Sands β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Wall, Castle Road, Dartmouth - geograph.org.uk - 4156972πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Gunfield And Attached Entrance Gateway To South

Gunfield And Attached Entrance Gateway To South in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sunderland Terrace, Dartmouth - geograph.org.uk - 6925195πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Bayards Cove Inn

Bayards Cove Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— bayardscoveinn.co.uk
Old fashioned newsagent - geograph.org.uk - 6058225πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Cherub

The Cherub in England South West, United Kingdom.

Wet day for Dartmouth Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 7455264πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Royal Dart Hotel

Royal Dart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

The South Embankment - geograph.org.uk - 4426491πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Crab

The Crab in England South West, United Kingdom.

Listed buildings, Dartmouth - geograph.org.uk - 6625604πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Old Country House Inn

Old Country House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Westbourne, a hot October evening on the beach - geograph.org.uk - 2629214πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackpool Sands?
Blackpool Sands is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0RG), in the parish of Stoke Fleming.
What is Blackpool Sands?
Blackpool Sands β€” beach in Devon, England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blackpool Sands?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0RG.
Who owns Blackpool Sands?
Blackpool Sands is owned by | operator =.
Is Blackpool Sands a protected site?
Yes β€” Blackpool Sands is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Blackpool Sands free to visit?
Yes, Blackpool Sands is free to enter.
How do I get to Blackpool Sands?
The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0RG.